10 Scholarships for Adults Going Back to School
When I was in my last year of high school, my folks hammered home the importance of applying for college scholarships to help pay for my education. After dutifully abiding and applying to every opportunity, I managed to halve my tuition thanks to a scholarship based on my GPA and test scores. I even entered an oratorical competition and wrote countless essays to secure additional scholarships. The result? I graduated with money to spare from the funds my parents had saved for my education.
However, after deciding to continue with my studies, I found fewer scholarships available for returning students, particularly those already holding a Bachelors degree and looking to switch careers. But don’t lose heart, there are still options available! Here are 10 scholarships that adults returning to education can apply for:
1. The Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship offers $1,000 every month. It’s simple to apply for with no essay required, though it’s quite popular.
2. The Scholarship Detective also gives a $1,000 scholarship. It functions like a sort of lottery and doubles as a scholarship search engine.
3. The Teletrac Navman Scholarship is open to anyone attending a 2 or 4 year program. You’ll need to either write an essay or make a video on a given topic.
4. The Digital Responsibility Scholarship requires a 140-character statement about digital responsibility, and should you reach the finals, a full essay.
5. The Because College is Expensive Scholarship is quite straightforward. It uses a simple form and is awarded four times a year.
6. The WalletHacks $1,000 Financial Freedom Scholarship is run by a finance blogger and encourages you to write about your finances. Take note, you need to be a full-time student.
7. The Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship requires a 140 character statement on why it’s important not to text and drive.
8. The $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship just needs you to register for a free Niche account.
9. The College JumpStart Scholarship requires a personal statement of 250 words or less on one of four options.
10. The Unigo $10K Scholarship requires you to be 13 years old or more, and enrolled or planning to enroll by 2024. You need to write a small essay based on a quirky prompt.
Bonus! SuretyBonds offers a $1,500 scholarship for small business owners, like bloggers.
Remember, as a returning student, don’t forget to get a school ID. You’re entitled to a host of student discounts, from big brands like Apple to local deals. Sign up for free with UNiDAYS for online student discounts. Student Advantage Card might also offer discounts on products you already use. Check if your school has partnered with them, as you might have free access to these discounts.
There are many resources out there for you to save money as a returning student. Use the dealhack list for student discounts that you can use your ID card for.
Have you gone back to school as an adult? Share with us how you managed to save money whilst doing it.